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The Rye City Planning Commission is responsible for decisions on a variety of land use applications including site plans, subdivisions, wetland permits, coastal consistency determinations, special use permits and outdoor dining permits. The Commission also periodically provides advisory recommendations to the City Council regarding long-range planning concerns and zoning matters.
The next commission meeting is on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 7:00pm. Please note that this meeting will be held in the Council Chambers and Mayor’s Conference Room of Rye City Hall at 1051 Boston Post Road.
The meetings provide a look at upcoming developments in Rye, ensuring community members stay informed about significant property changes and planning decisions.
The commission’s seven members are Nicholas Everett (chair), Andrew Ball, Laura Brett, Dan Bsharat, Rick Schaupp, Steven Secon and Jamie Jensen (councilmember liaison). Read Meet the Planning Commission and its Chair Nick Everett.
Plans and application materials can be viewed here. Note: due to “security and privacy concerns” as of April 1, 2025, viewing plans online “plans will be available for approximately one week after posting of the meeting agenda on the City’s website. Those wishing to view plans will also be required to login”.
Properties Being Discussed:
- 261 Kirby Lane – Application for a wetland permit regarding the installation of a 26-inch fieldstone wall.
- 1001 Forest Avenue – Application for a wetland permit to install a timber pier, gangway, and floating dock for residential use.
- 100 Purchase Street – Site plan modification proposal to enclose an existing open pergola with glass panels and a door for year-round dining
- Former Rye Marble site at 214 North Street – Proposed two-lot subdivision for the potential development of two two-family residence
- Public Hearings
1. 261 Kirby Lane (Continued to November 17, 2026)
- Required Approval(s): Wetland Permit (WP#584).
- Location: 261 Kirby Lane, Sheet 147.09, Block 1, Lot(s) 3.
- Applicant: Hugh & Mary Cullman.
- Installation of a 26-inch fieldstone wall adjacent to the north property line.
- Work Session
1. 261 Kirby Lane (Continued to November 17, 2026)
- Continued discussion and review corresponding to the wetland permit application for the installation of a 26-inch fieldstone wall adjacent to the north property line.
2. 1001 Forest Avenue
- Required Approval(s): Wetland Permit (WP#577).
- Location: 1001 Forest Avenue, Sheet 153.19, Block 1, Lot(s) 1.2.
- Applicant: 1001 Forest Avenue Rye, LLC.
- Installation of a timber pier, gangway, and floating dock for residential use.
3. Antique Garage Rye 100 Purchase Street
- Required Approval(s): Site Plan Modification (SP#421)
- Location: 100 Purchase Street, Sheet 146.07, Block 1, Lot(s) 16
- Utku Cinel
- Modification of the existing open pergola with glass panels and a door to create a year-round dining space
4. 214 North Street
- Required Approval(s): Subdivision (SUB#371)
- Location: 214 North Street, Sheet 146.10, Block 1, Lot(s) 26
- Applicant: 214 North St., Rye, LLC
- A two-lot subdivision for the potential development of two two-family residences
III. Minutes
Review and approval of prior Planning Commission meeting minutes.
